First Lady's Small Business Advice Misunderstood, Says APC Chieftain

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain has defended the First Lady, stating that her recent advice to Nigerians on improving their livelihoods was misunderstood. The chieftain suggested that the widespread criticism following Senator Tinubu's remarks stemmed from a misinterpretation of her intentions.

Senator Tinubu had recently urged Nigerians, especially women, to consider engaging in small-scale businesses. Her suggestions included activities such as frying and selling akara (bean cakes) and roasting corn as ways to enhance their economic standing. This advice, however, sparked considerable backlash across the country.

The APC chieftain's intervention aims to clarify the context and purpose behind the First Lady's statement. The defense implies that the criticism was unfair and based on a failure to grasp the underlying message of encouraging entrepreneurship and self-reliance, even through modest ventures.

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His reaction followed widespread criticism after Senator Tinubu urged Nigerians, especially women, to consider engaging in petty businesses such as frying and selling akara and roasted corn to improve their livelihoods.